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When a contingent consideration arising from a business combination is classified as equity, how is any change in its fair value accounted for if the difference arises due to a change in circumstances?
A) As an adjustment to the consideration paid for the subsidiary.
B) As an adjustment to an estimate included in the determination of net income.
C) As a memorandum entry indicating that additional shares had been issued.
D) As an adjustment to consolidated contributed surplus.
Contingent Consideration
An obligation to transfer additional assets or equity interests if certain predefined conditions are met post-acquisition.
Equity
The residual interest in the assets of an entity after deducting liabilities, representing the ownership value held by shareholders.
Fair Value
The figure that represents either the income from an asset sale or the expense for settling a liability during a coordinated trade between market participants on the agreed upon date of appraisal.
- Understand the accounting treatment of contingent considerations in business combinations.
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Learning Objectives
- Understand the accounting treatment of contingent considerations in business combinations.
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